Photo: Vagelis Georgariou biglens.co.uk
Georgios, “I’ll have two goals in the first half”.
No matter what Celtic’s objectives for tonight are, to keep things decent, or to overcome an enormous deficit, priority no. 1 will be to protect Fraser Forster’s goal as much as possible. Juventus scored three goals at Celtic Park while making sure Celtic players were denied daylight in front of goal.
We also have to keep 11 men on the park. Manchester United went out of Europe last night in part because they went down to 10 men, but also because Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t produce an effective way to protect his lead with 1 men until it was too late. If anyone is red carded, let’s make sure he is wearing black and white. Indiscipline from the home team offers our only opportunity of making a contest of the tie.
Charlie Mulgew is lacking match fitness and would be an enormous risk, no matter how key to our European game-plan he is. Georgios Samaras is the player European scouts all go home talking about after watching Celtic. He is the archetypal European player and could extend his already-record-breaking scoring run away from home in Europe tonight. Don’t bet against him.
Our full backs will be key. Emilio Izaguirre played his best game for Celtic in the first leg but has been far less convincing since. It is time for the Honduran to demonstrate his full potential on the big stage. Adam Matthews has impressed since arriving at the club and I fully expect he will mature before your eyes tonight.
One or two Celtic players have declined new contracts in the hope of attracting some of the silly money available elsewhere. Producing at the Juventus Stadium might convince some they are worth the trouble. This is no reference to Photogenic Georgio, b.t.w., he’s here for keeps!
The Twists & Turns Celtic Supporters Club is holding a charity night at the Supporters’ Association Club on London Road, this Friday, 8 March, at 7.30pm. There will be Question and Answer session with me, John Fallon, Dixie Deans, Archie MacPherson, compared by Phil Agnew. Afterwards you can enjoy music from Foggy Dew.
Tickets are £10 and you can get them from Phil by calling 07811 178764, or email me your numer and I’ll pass it on (celticquicknews@gmail.com). Profits are going to the Tommy Burns charity.
I’ve been to a few nights with John, Dixie, Archie and Phil and they are always fantastic Celtic occasions, so get yourself a ticket. See you there.
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Post of the day so far, more power to your pen sir:
bazzabhoy
17:42 on 6 March, 2013
I expect nothing short of a Celtic win and progression to the QF tonight.
If not Lawwell is a disgrace, we need to spend a gazillin on great players, Lennon doesn’t have a clue, players have gone backwards and wanyama is not interested.
Just thought is get that in early for some of the usual suspects.
4-1 to Celtic. We will be 1 up and playing against 10 men after 15 min.
Can’t wait.
Che @ 17.19
Had £6 left in my Willy Hill a/c, 2 x £2 singles, £2 double. £45 if they both come up!
I have to warn you though, I’m the kiss of death for a horse!
HH
Going for Charlie at 8/1
COYBIG
Samaras set to get a ‘permanent marker’
http://youtu.be/143OGMSUedA
Please God don’t let be this sad after tonight.
Ps it’s hilarious
Champions League on radio 5 first words about thems not being
in SPL. jeezo.
Looks like a midfield battle, wish we had broonie.
Good evening Celts,
C’mon the Hoops
2-1 Celts but a draw will do innaw.
ps
NEW ARTICLE POSTED
V
Can I Have Raspberry on that Champions League Ice Cream
Sorry but I hate that video. She turns up elsewhere swearing away about some guy- think she’s a windup.
Jimbo
New article posted
jimbo67
19:11 on 6 March, 2013
Can I Have Raspberry on that Champions League Ice Cream
Sorry but I hate that video. She turns up elsewhere swearing away about some guy- think she’s a windup.
Jimbo
If she is, even funnier
Livibhoy,
Hope the excitement hasn’t clouded the team’s judgement!
Come on the Celts!
I was enjoying that until rednap mentioned rangers. FUD
HA HA Oops wrang thread
HH
SSB talking bout regional leagues , EBTs moving on and Sevco.
5 min before ko in Turin
What a racket
Mon the Georgios
hmmmm…..
hmmmmmm……again….
This is Mrs miki67 here! (Dorset girl married in to the Celtic community and best club in the world!) Thought you might think that miki67 was unusually quiet so letting you know that he’s ok but they’ve taken him into hosp for a few days to get him a bit more stable and keep an eye whilst he has his first chemo today….he said to let yous know he’ll be back to torment you very soon…. HH!
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